➀ Razer settles FTC lawsuit for deceptive advertising of Zephyr mask; ➁ $100,000 fine and $1,071,254.33 to be refunded to consumers; ➂ FTC warns against scams posing as agency representatives.

➀ The FTC warns of a significant increase in online job scams, known as 'task scams,' which ask applicants to perform fake tasks to defraud them of money. ➁ The scams often involve receiving vague messages about online work and being asked to complete tasks like 'app optimization' or 'product boosting.' ➂ The FTC reports that these scams have quadrupled in the first half of 2024, with reported losses exceeding $220 million in the first six months.

➀ The FTC is planning to distribute $72 million to eligible claimants from a $245 million settlement with Epic Games; ➁ The settlement was reached after the FTC accused Epic Games of using dark patterns to trick players into unwanted purchases; ➂ The FTC alleged that Fortnite's button configuration led to unwanted charges for players of all ages.

1. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a new rule to combat fake reviews, including those generated by AI. 2. The rule bans businesses from posting false testimonials and prohibits the buying of both positive and negative reviews. 3. The FTC hopes that the new rule, which allows for civil penalties, will deter fake review practices.